Joan Macha
July 23, 2020
The joy of the Lord is my strength. Neh 8:10
Fred C. Tessmer
Aug 07, 1944 - Jul 02, 2020
age 75, of Athelstane, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Thursday July 2, 2020, at his home. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 7, 1944. Fred was united in marriage to Nancy Traylor on December 18, 1966. Fred and Nancy built and operated the Athelstane Gas & Bait Shop for 18 years. He thoroughly enjoyed the outdoors especially hunting, fishing and spending time at their cabin in Canada as well as camping many years in the Boundary Waters. He loved traveling and most importantly spending time with his grandchildren.
Fred is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nancy; his two sons: Frederick “Rick” (Brian Baker) Tessmer Jr. and William “Bill” (Stacey) Tessmer; six grandchildren: Hillary (Victor) Larson, Beth Tessmer, Patrick Thelen, Karsen Thelen, Karlee Tessmer, and ChloeTessmer; two sisters: Roberta and Nancy; and further survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
There will be a graveside service at 11am on Saturday July 11, 2020 in the Forest Home Cemetery in Athelstane. Immediately following the graveside service there will be a luncheon/gathering at Nancy’s home.
Roubal Funeral Home in Wausaukee is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Guestbook Entries
Kurt Kostuch
July 14, 2020
Nancy, so sorry for your loss. I just heard about Fred's passing and tried to get to the ceremony but got tied up on a call for service. My condolences to you and your family during this time.
Lulu Schwittay
July 10, 2020
sorry to hear that Fred went he was wonderful working at the gas station good ole days
Rev. Dennis Schmidt
July 10, 2020
I have known Fred for about 25 years. He attended our church, Cornerstone A/G for a number of years. I remember his visits in my office where he would stop in occasionally for coffee and conversation. Another frequent meeting place was the Athelstane Post Office. Fred will be remembered for years of service as chief of Athelstane fire department. Fred will be missed. Our prayers are with Nancy and the family. Dennis and Ruth Schmidt
Jim Vandenack
July 7, 2020
You have my Deepest sympathy Fred was a very nice person
Greg and Mary reinhardt
July 7, 2020
Mary and I send our deepest expression of sadness for your loss!
Tony Garza
July 6, 2020
Hi family
So sorry for your loss. I wished I would have gotten the chance to spend time with Uncle Fred. Sounds like we have a lot in common. I too love the outdoors, hunting and fishing.
I will always treasure the only true memory I have of Uncle Fred. That's when we came to visit and he took me and my dad on a rabbit hunt with his Beagle (I think it was a beagle)!
God bless. If you ever wander down to Houston look me up.
Tony Garza (Audrey's second son)
713-818-1279
Linda (Schenk) Henke
July 6, 2020
Nancy , Rick and Bill— I am so sorry to hear of Fred’s passing. I will always remember him for the kind hearted guy he was- especially to my mom and dad. He will be missed.
Annette/Jerry Schmidt
July 6, 2020